emotional maturity

Our emotional maturity (or lack of) is often demonstrated by our manner or moods, as well as our behavioural responses. Here are example of emotional maturity:

1. Ability to stay generally calm and relaxed. Flexible in attitude and approach. Less defensive over time;

2. Take responsibility for own self and own circumstances;

3. Generally easy to deal with on personal level. Build and maintain relationship easily.

emotional maturity relates to
our ability to process
our experiences,
our emotion, and
our learning....

There are four main areas of competency that construct our emotional maturity:
[Primary Leadership - by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis & Annie McKee]

• self-awareness;
• self-management;
• awareness of others; and
• relationship management.